Lease Opportunity – County Owned Real Property (450 West Aten Road, Imperial, California)

The County of Imperial is soliciting proposals for the lease of a county-owned industrial property located at 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial, California. The site consists of approximately 6.39 gross acres featuring a 65,315 square foot steel frame warehouse with concrete floors, clearances between 17 feet 9 inches and 22 feet, office and support areas, a security booth, and substantial parking. The property is being leased in as-is condition to generate revenue from a previously vacant facility. The lease terms specify a minimum rent of 6,500 dollars per month with annual CPI adjustments capped at 3 percent and a security deposit equal to one month of rent. The maximum allowable lease term is 14 years and 364 days with no renewal options. Interested parties must submit a sealed written proposal including a one-page cover letter detailing the entity name, offered rent, requested term, and acceptance of the lease and guaranty forms. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026, at 11:00 am. Following the opening of written proposals, the Board of Supervisors will call for oral bids; the highest oral bid will be accepted if it exceeds the highest written proposal by at least 5 percent. The successful lessee must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, employer's liability, and commercial automobile liability. Additionally, the lessee is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and federal affirmative action programs. The lessee is also responsible for all regulatory reporting and the certification of fire suppression systems.